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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.62, 2,112.30 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.62, 2,112.30 and 824.22 is: 1,235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.62 : 2,112.30 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.62/2,112.30 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.62x = 2,112.30 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.62x = 1,740,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,999.91/1,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.96

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